The legacy of Neandertals in modern people has often been framed as a genetic gift for fighting infection. This time, the ...

Sleep does more than fight fatigue. Doctors explain how a chronic lack of sleep weakens immunity, affects vaccine response, ...

When viruses invade a plant, you might expect an all-out immune war. But new research published in Science shows that, much like in humans, too strong an immune response can actually do more harm than ...

When you catch a cold or the flu, the misery you feel isn’t just from the invading virus. Instead, your body’s own immune ...

I am lying under a blanket, feeling rough, staring at a bowl of oranges. Every fibre of my being is urging me to devour the lot. I can hear my mum – and medical friends at university – insisting that ...

Understanding how your immune system works to defend your body is invaluable in learning how to support that same system. Its purpose is to recognize and fight harmful pathogens from the outside, ...

Trillions of microorganisms live in the human gut, collectively forming the gut microbiome. They support important bodily ...

Your immune system is designed to protect you from toxins, infections, harmful viruses and bacteria, and to destroy abnormal cells, like cancer. When immune system cells encounter these potential ...

In the following weeks, there will likely be an increase in respiratory illnesses such as influenza, COVID-19 and RSV. Now is an excellent time to strengthen your immune system to help combat those ...

New research suggests obesity may leave a long-lasting “memory” on the immune system, even years after weight loss.

Study reveals how our immune system transforms across a lifetime—unlocking the potential for predicting disease risk and optimizing health before symptoms appear. Resource: Integrating single-cell RNA ...

Andi Breitowich works across digital and print magazines covering health, fitness, nutrition, and the latest trends. Her work has appeared in Women's Health, POPSUGAR, Cosmopolitan, Men's Health, and ...